Aggressive or passive. It had infrared driving lights but no NBC protection system and was not amphibious. The Scorpion was occasionally used to provide artillery support in Vietnam. There are so few of them and they are so easy to kill that I've never thought about then. 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The compact module and crew arrangement will make multiple critical hits very likely, especially when hit by HE shells. 50% Crew: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". It was still unknown whether it was possible to penetrate Soviet heavy tanks at this range. Maximum possible: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Nominal: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". Find distracted enemy tanks to attack, and if you can't get to their sides, put that 219mm of pen to use. It has great gun depression and does nice damage (and has spiffy HEAT rounds), it's pretty mobile but it has some drawbacks. Tier 6 and 7 tanks I believe - I picked one up using gold from TankRewards I was saving up. First question: Will it be on sale when premium tanks are on sale or it will be removed from the tech tree shop? With GLD: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The vehicle was mass produced from 1953 through 1959, but it was not popular and was soon replaced by the Sheridan light tank. Overall I am super happy with the tank. m. The M56 Scorpion is an American tier 7 premium tank destroyer. GruntGuy (presumably from US server) sent me a bunch of photos of the M56 Scorpion, sitting in the Elmwood Park, New Jersey, USA. 100% Crew: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". s Light tanks that attempt to do so will instead destroy themselves. We're Redditors with a passion for gaming, tanks, and everything in between! m Magazine Size: Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|clipcount roundExpression error: Unrecognized word "unable". In a tier 9 match it's not a lot of fun. When engaging at 250 meters or less, hopefully you can use a small hill to pop over, hull down. With Vents: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". With 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. With Vents and BiA: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". This is very useful to learn, as some maps just aren't suited for sniping. Outside of a crew of 1 commander only, 100% crew is a fiction. 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The client values, given for 100% crew, will normally be taken into battle with 110% crew skill members aside from specific functions, causing their actual performance to deviate from the expected … 50% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. It was armed with an 90 mm gun and held around ninety rounds of ammunition. Specifically, the mismatch in crew values caused by commander's 10% crew skill bonus. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. With BiA and Vents: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. m Using Shell Type 2 (Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|damage2 Damage): Magazine-fed Gun It was meant to be transported by helicopter or by air drop. Extremely good penetration allows you to easily engage enemy heavy tanks, and the wide gun traverse arc allows you to cover large areas. Ideally you'll get to snipe here and there, just be careful. I'm running around 51% with scorp so can't claim to be an expert, just offering my observation. It's fragile as fuck and can take critical damage 1 second after spawn if a bigger tank even blows exhaust on you. The M56 Scorpion was manufactured from 1953-1959. I just picked it up last weekend during the tier 7 premium sale. The US M56 Scorpion Tank Destroyer entered service in 1953 as an air-deployable tank destroyer. s By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. When uptiered, American teams usually have a M47 or T32. The final cost of virtual goods may vary depending on the selected payment method. These differences are taken into account in tooltip boxes. It is avaible in the tech tree for gold all the time. Nominal: Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|reloadtime s This variant of shielding was developed by engineers of Research Institute-48 and Plant No. With 100% Signal Boost: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. I want to say it is great, but in fairness it has pros and cons like many other tanks. Artillery loves you, so don't stay still for too long, and move immediately when spotted, because with that armor, any direct hit is a definite one shot kill, and even near misses can remove most of your health. s I've had since day one. Quick, 240 alpha, slow moving turret. This is a premium tank; there is no research required. The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. With Vents: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. M56 Scorpion preserved at the American Armored Foundation Tank Museum in Danville, Virginia. Render distance is the same for all tanks, so whatever those high tier TDs shoot at, you can shoot at aswell. 50% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Sales happen regularly but it might be another few months. With what I know about it now, I’d probably pay the 5k gold too. The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. When peaking ridges you expose practically nothing. s Basically a hellcat up a tier right? Always keep your gun in the game, whether through peek-a-booming, hull-down, sniping, or, in some cases flanking. Along with the low weight, any contact with any tank, even a light touch by an AMX ELC bis can be fatal. Note the prominent rubber tires on the road wheels. m Advantageous Damage Per Minute The M56 Artillery was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. m m Damn, I wish they restored it instead of letting it rust in some park…. The USMC used the Ontos, which had an armored cabin and was armed with recoilless rifles, in a similar role (the running gear of the first Ontos prototype was the same as on the M56, but it was replaced for the production variant). Twenty-nine rounds of main gun ammunition were carried, and only the blast shield was armored. 112 under the supervision of I. Burtsev. This is a subreddit where we share WoT news, strategy tips, tank choices, and opinions. M56 Scorpion. The M56 saw combat service with U.S. forces in the Vietnam War. Cycle Time: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. The M56 Scorpion was produced as an anti-tank gun platform for airborne troops. The “armor” is aluminum. World of Tanks is a PvP MMO game created by international game developer Wargaming. Don't ever push, as that leads to a short-cut to the garage. With a crew of four (commander, gunner, loader and driver), the M56 weighed 6.4t empty and 7.7t combat-loaded. 100% Crew: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". However, it was later added to in-game shop in 9.22 patch. Using Shell Type 1 (Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|damage1 Damage): Magazine-fed Gun With 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. However, gun traverse is extremely slow, and turning the hull may be needed to change targets on opposite sides of the battlefield. They had to buff it. The M56 SPG was intended to support airborne units as a light tank destroyer that could be transported by cargo planes or inserted by parachute or glider. s, Magazine-fed Gun - High penetration, both with AP and HEAT rounds, - Worst armor values in the game, HE shells and ramming are the bane of this vehicle and every hit will cause damage, - Mediocre top speed for a small TD with a medium sized gun and no armor, - Bad as a crew trainer, as its crew slots and preferred skills/perks do not match higher-tier TDs' playstyle. So a requirement was issued for an air deployable vehicle with enough punch to take on enemy armour. The M56 Scorpion is a tier 7 American Premium TD. Getting hit by HE shells is one of this tank's biggest drawbacks; not only will you take more damage, the chance of critical hits, especially multiple critical hits, is very very high. The M56 was a fully Caterpillar tracked vehicle with rubber-tired run-flat road wheels and front drive sprocket wheels. m Fair warning though, once you get spotted, you will die. 100% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Is it still fun to play? The vehicle was mass produced from 1953 through 1959, but it was not popular and was soon replaced by the Sheridan light tank. - Good accuracy, aim time and high penetration for tier 7 makes its shots very reliable. m, With 50% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. m 1 History 2 In-Game 3 Pros and Cons 4 Navigation The M56 Scorpion (not to be confused with the British FV101 Scorpion) was an American tank destroyer used by the Airborne Division. s. Magazine-fed Gun Magazine-fed Gun But instead is a special/bundle premium that has been for sale about once a month on the NA sever. Tanks of the 1950’s proved to large and heavy to be deployed by airdrop with the Airborne Divisions. You can easily reposition across the map and support whatever flank needs it. The Scorpion was occasionally used to provide artillery support in Vietnam. It’s a small, quick little bugger with 219 pen at tier 7. The T-34 shielded is a Soviet tier 5 premium medium tank.. This thing couldn’t stop small arms fire – much less a HE round. Depends on what you want to do as a TD. Loaded-mag DPM: Expression error: Unrecognized word "unable". It won't be a good crew trainer for high tier murican heavies TDs because the high tier TDs should be played as pseudo-heavies, a drastically different play style and crew skill selection than what you'll want on the scorpion. I find myself playing some tanks simply because they are interesting rather than for pure statistics. This page was last modified on 25 December 2019, at 07:06. Specifically, the mismatch in crew values caused by commander's 10% crew skill bonus. You will want to stay as a sniper when first getting this tank until you are used to its nature. With the retirement of the Sheridan, current US airborne troops did not have a self-propelled gun system that could be delivered by air drop until the development of the M1128 Mobile Gun System Stryker MGS variant that is currently undergoing airdrop certification. Pz.Sfl.IVa in Belarus, summer of 1941. I don't see it coming off the tech tree any time too soon, as it was only added recently. With Binocular Telescope: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Submit your replays at: lachowotreplays@gmail.com - check 'About' for more details. Using Shell Type 2 (Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|damage2 Damage): Magazine-fed Gun Also note, it doesn’t have a fully traversable turret. Nominal: Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|reloadtime s With Recon and Situational Awareness: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. March 28, 2015 Uncategorized 21:45. Notice the exposed ammorack and the strange steering wheel. Back in the day Scorpion was OP and one couldn't buy it all the time. When affected by 100% Relaying: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Just remember it's armored with hopes and dreams instead of steel. Standard Gun Reload Times Nominal: 13.6 s 50% Crew: 16.85 s 75% Crew: 14.71 s 100% Crew: 13.04 s Rammer: 11.74 s Vents: 12.75 s Both: 11.48 s Both and BiA: 11.23 s Both and Max Crew %: 10.76 s See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information. As a result of these battles, it was decided that opening fire at a range of over one kilometer made no sense. Literally nothing is stopping you. Passive works great as long as you work the scorps strength (great depression, small profile). One of my friends uses it as a scout tank cuz it's funny and surprisingly effective. With 75% Crew: Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Unable to match configuration for query: engine:a101_m56::top|power, Unable to match configuration for query: chassis:a101_m56::top|traversespeed, Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|damage1/Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|damage2/Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|damage3, Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|penetration1/Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|penetration2/Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|penetration3, Unable to match configuration for query: turret:a101_m56::top|turrettraverse, -Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|depression, Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::stock|maxammo, Unable to match configuration for query: gun:a101_m56::top|maxammo, Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EubxUCKY5PE, http://wiki.wargaming.net/en/index.php?title=Tank:A101_M56&oldid=290361. 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